Overview
CALAFELL wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Calafell in Catalunya, Spain. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU regulations for agglomerations of its size.
The CALAFELL wastewater treatment plant is situated in Calafell, a coastal town in the Baix Penedès region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 17,209 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment, including beaches and nearshore habitats that support tourism and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain into the sea, supporting diverse marine life and important recreational areas. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds along the Catalan coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Calafell, in the Baix Penedès region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 17,209 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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